Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby Yet what about the changes that might take place in fathers as well?

Parenthood transition appears to be a time of higher risk of fathers developing depression, compared. Coming to terms with a new identity and a changing relationships and the responsibility of financial consequences of starting a family are all factors to consider.

Untreated, postpartum depression may last for many months or longer.”

Might dad be experiencing any of these symptoms of paternal postnatal depression, or baby blues risk factors? Might you have some or all of these?

having a partner with postnatal depression

history of depression

marital discontent

low self-esteem

doubts about parenting role

first time parent

sickly or irritable Baby

There is no manual that comes with parenting. The earlier you address these issues of change and transition, the faster you and your wife can get your family back on tract and feeling better. If you are experiencing any of these baby blues symptoms, help is available now.

About Carmen

Ms. Cubillo's style is both empathic and active as she guides you to identify and improve unhelpful patterns, with a vision of working with and empowering couples to reach and maintain the changes they want. In successful relationships couples often resonate with each other. Being attune to your partner creates trusting bonds.

Often in couples therapy the first step is being able to know your own feelings, thoughts and behaviors at multiple levels, while also being able to understand, empathize with and reflect your partner’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a way that makes sense to both of you.

This ability will in turn begin to heal the emotional wounds and blocks that might continue to keep your relationship in stuck and/or disconnected patterns. Increased attunement with each other often increases a couple’s feelings of connectedness, unity and feelings of over all marital satisfaction.